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or squirrelling (away)
as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirreled the information away for future reference
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The Viejas have gathered the artifacts and remains that have been discovered on the site and have been storing them in a shipping container.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026 -
The department received additional penalties for improperly documenting training, failing to identify and evaluate the hazards of transporting and storing the ordnance, and leaving explosives unattended.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The hidden pocket in the waistband is perfect for stashing a credit card or hotel key.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Squirreling (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreling%20%28away%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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